Cooperation
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In order to establish cooperation in the academic field and continue the program to admit foreign students from Libya to the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University, the Faculty of Biology UGM conducted a visit and short meeting with the Libyan Ambassador for Indonesia in Jakarta. This meeting was held on Wednesday 15 November 2023 by the Dean Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. together with Sukirno, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. at the Libyan Embassy to Indonesia at Jl. Patra Kuningan XII, RT.6/RW.4, Kuningan, Setiabudi District, Jakarta 12950.
On this occasion, His Excellency Ambassador H.E Mr. Zakarya MM El Maghrabi, Mrs. Ahlam S Y Khalifa, and Mr. Abdulhadi M.A. Abourweeshah was pleased to receive the delegation from the Faculty of Biology UGM. Prof. Budi delivered a brief introduction about the Faculty of Biology UGM and our desire to build collaboration in the academic field with Libyan universities, especially to accept students from Libya for further studies at UGM. He said that there were 2 alumni of master’s program students from Libya, namely Mr. Hamzah Saad Ali Al Turki and Mrs. Amna Mohamed Abdulhafith Marie who did very well in the program.
In his speech, H.E Mr. Zakarya MM El Maghrabi said that he agreed to open formal cooperation and would synergize with the Libyan government and universities in Libya. Until now, Libya and Indonesia’s educational cooperation programs which are still limited to the fields of da’wah and Islamic studies. Opportunities for educational collaboration in the field of science will be very interesting and promising.
It is hoped that this discussion will become a bridge to increase the collaboration network between Gadjah Mada University, especially the Faculty of Biology, with universities in Libya. In addition, this collaboration is in line with the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to increasing cooperation in the context of international recognition in accordance with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 17) and improving the quality of inclusive and high-quality education (SDG 4) as well as competing with the best institutions worldwide.
Yogyakarta, October 26, 2023 – A delegation from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, led by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Slamet Widiyanto, Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources, has undertaken a highly productive visit to two renowned universities in Thailand: Kasetsart University and Prince of Songkla University. The purpose of this visit was to identify opportunities for collaboration in education and research, with a focus on student exchanges, research cooperation, double degree programs, and other forms of collaboration.
The visit began at Kasetsart University, where the delegation toured state-of-the-art research facilities. This initial step was crucial in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the research capabilities at Kasetsart University and exploring potential research collaboration opportunities between the two institutions.The discussions covered collaborative plans that encompass student exchanges and potential research cooperation, which promise significant benefits for both institutions.
During the visit at The Prince of Songkla University, the delegation also had the opportunity to visit research laboratories and The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum, and also a discussions regarding student mobility programs, joint supervision, and research collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pimonsri Mittraparp-Arthorn, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and International Relations, and Mrs. Jittima Phosena from the International Cooperation and Public Relations, both parties agreed to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will serve as the foundation for closer collaboration between the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Kasetsart University, and Prince of Songkla University. This visit represents the strong commitment of the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada to strengthen international interinstitutional relationships and enhance the quality of education and research. This collaboration is expected to deliver substantial benefits to all parties involved.
This discussion is a great bridge to increase the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology with Kasetsart University and Prince of Songkla University. In addition, this collaboration is in line with the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to increasing cooperation for international recognition in accordance with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 17 as well as improving the quality of inclusive and high-quality education (SDG 4) and competing with the best institutions in the world